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Outsourcing practitioners have increasingly emphasized the pivotal role digital technology plays in fostering business growth, efficiency, and global competitiveness. As the global economy becomes more digitized, outsourcing has evolved from being primarily cost-driven to being innovation- and value-driven, with digital transformation at its core. Industry experts agree that the integration of digital tools—such as artificial…

Nigeria has become France’s leading trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa, a development that underscores the deepening economic ties between the two countries. This shift marks a significant milestone in the region’s economic landscape, highlighting Nigeria’s strategic importance not only as Africa’s largest economy but also as a key player in global trade relations. According to…

An expert has called on Nigeria to fully explore the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth, improve governance, and enhance service delivery across key sectors. Emphasizing the transformative potential of AI, the expert argued that timely adoption would enable Nigeria to close the development gap, boost productivity, and participate competitively in the…

African enterprises can move beyond the hype surrounding artificial intelligence and harness it for real-world impact. The article highlights the continent’s growing digital infrastructure, a young tech-savvy population, and increasing data availability as key enablers. It emphasizes the need for AI solutions that are locally relevant—addressing challenges in agriculture, healthcare, education, and finance. The piece…

Nigeria has partnered with GITEX Global, one of the world’s largest tech and startup events, to promote and support 300 youth-led startups. This strategic collaboration is spearheaded by the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) under the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The initiative aims to empower Nigerian tech entrepreneurs by providing them access…

Lillian Barnard, formerly the CEO of Microsoft South Africa, has been appointed as the new President of Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), a significant promotion that highlights her exemplary leadership and contribution to the company. In her new role, Barnard will be responsible for steering Microsoft’s strategic direction, growth, and digital transformation agenda across…